Untitled
1976
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1976
gouache
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1976 gouache by Franz West, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a person with a big, open-mouthed smile, wearing a bright, striped outfit. The colors are bold—reds, greens, blues, and yellows—with thick, wavy lines everywhere. The face and clothes look like they’re covered in overlapping patterns, almost like the stripes are wrapping around the person. The artist used a mix of flat colors and rough lines, giving it a playful, almost cartoonish feel. The background and clothing blend together, making the whole image feel busy and energetic. If you like this style, check out more by the artist Franz West.
